Marshalltown to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

903.1 miles 1453.4 km · straight line
1083.7 miles estimated 1744.1 km · driving distance
21h 48min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Marshalltown from Yellowstone?

The distance from Marshalltown to Yellowstone is 903.1 miles (1453.4 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Marshalltown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1083.7 miles, taking about 21h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Marshalltown in Iowa and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Marshalltown and Yellowstone. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Marshalltown to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 48min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 10min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~28h 20min $130–$379* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Marshalltown & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Marshalltown
42.05°N, 92.91°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 301 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients